以外
いがい
igai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

以外 (いがい (igai)) means "besides". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

besides

Also : excluding · excepting · apart from · other than · except (for)

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 以外 (いがい) means 'other than'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of other than.

Example Sentences

以外、まいにちつかいます。

いがい、まいにちつかいます。

I use it besides.

以外、きょうはやすみです。

いがい、きょうはやすみです。

besides today, it's a day off.

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